QCC is the first college in Central Mass. to Host a Ruck/Walk

On April 7, Quinsigamond Community College veterans joined forces with Team Rubicon and Mission Continues and hosted the first joint "Run As One & Ruck/Walk to Remember Veterans." QCC is the first college in Central Massachusetts to host a Ruck/Walk.The event is being held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at QCC’s main campus. Approximately 50 people walked in this inaugurl event.

Rucking is a term that means moving from one place to another while carrying a pack. This is a term that comes from the military. Non-military Ruck/Walks such as this one will have participants carrying weighted packs.

This Ruck/Walk was in honor of all veterans and to honor U.S. Marine Corps veteran Clay Hunt. Mr. Hunt was an original member of Team Rubicon, a Mission Continues fellow, and avid sportsman who took his own life after battling PTSD and depression. The event will serve as a celebration of the networks that empower, unite, and enrich the lives of veterans.  Participants chose either a 2.0 mile or 3.3 mile. Both teams started and end as groups (nobody is left behind). 

"The Worcester Police also escorted us, " said Paula Ogden, QCC Veteran Affairs Director. "It was a great success."